I care not what black spiritual crisis we may come through or what delightful spiritual Canaan we may enter, no blessing of the Christian life becomes continually possessed unless we are men and women of regular, daily, unhurried, secret lingerings in prayer.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Consistent, daily, private prayer is required to possess blessings in the Christian life.
- In plain terms
- You only keep spiritual blessings if you pray regularly and secretly every day.
- What can you take from it?
- Regular prayer is necessary to maintain spiritual blessings.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you sustain spiritual habits?
- Is prayer the only path?
Another view
It may overlook other ways spiritual growth occurs.
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